Two civilians were killed and several others injured in the latest wave of Russian military attacks across Ukraine, Ukrainian authorities reported on Friday, underscoring the continued human toll of the ongoing conflict as prospects for renewed peace talks remain dim.
According to regional officials, the deadly strikes targeted residential areas in the eastern Donetsk and southern Kherson regions, both of which have faced intensified shelling in recent weeks. The Ukrainian military accused Russian forces of launching a combination of drone and artillery assaults overnight, leaving civilian homes and infrastructure damaged or destroyed.
In a statement, Ukraine’s State Emergency Service confirmed that emergency responders were working to rescue survivors and assess the full extent of the damage. “These are not military targets — these are homes, families, and lives shattered by senseless violence,” said a spokesperson.
The attacks come as international diplomatic efforts to restart peace negotiations between Kyiv and Moscow remain stalled. Despite growing calls from world leaders to end the war through dialogue, both sides continue to trade accusations and show little sign of compromise. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has reiterated that any talks must begin with a full withdrawal of Russian forces from occupied territories — a demand the Kremlin continues to reject.
Meanwhile, Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov stated that conditions for meaningful talks do not currently exist, blaming Western military support for Ukraine as a major obstacle to diplomacy. “You cannot expect dialogue while weapons continue to flow into Ukraine,” he said during a press briefing in Moscow.
The deteriorating humanitarian situation has sparked renewed concern from the United Nations and humanitarian organizations, which warn of worsening conditions for civilians as the conflict drags into its third year. The Office of the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) has urged all parties to respect international law and avoid targeting civilian infrastructure.
Analysts say the continued violence and lack of political will for negotiations signal a prolonged conflict with no immediate resolution in sight. “We’re in a phase of strategic deadlock,” said a senior European defense analyst. “Neither side is ready to concede, and both are preparing for a long war.”
As frontline fighting persists and air raid sirens remain a daily reality for millions of Ukrainians, the latest attacks serve as a grim reminder of the human cost of war. Families in the affected areas continue to seek shelter, with many relying on international aid and local volunteers for food, medicine, and basic supplies.
With no ceasefire in place and diplomatic channels largely frozen, global attention is now focused on the upcoming international summits, where world leaders may revisit the Ukraine crisis and attempt to reignite momentum for a peaceful resolution.
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